Blanket with closures for securing to a user

ABSTRACT

A blanket wrap to be used by users, where the blanket wrap comprises of a blanket and a plurality of closures. The blanket wrap optionally comprises at least one cinch strap for providing extra stability to the blanket in the blanket wrap. The blanket has a cut on one side and the side having the cut is the bottom end of the blanket whereas the side opposite to this is the top end of the blanket. Further, the plurality of closures on the bottom end of the blanket is used to create a pair of leg wrap for the user legs using to provide them comfort in a cold weather.

BACKGROUND

This disclosure relates to a blanket that can be wrapped around a user, and more particularly to a blanket that can be wrapped around the legs of the user in a manner wherein the blanket will not interfere with normal standing or walking.

The conventional blankets used by users are square or rectangle in shape. These blankets are good to be used when a user is sleeping or lying. However, the blankets are not proper when the user is sitting on chair or relaxing on couch.

The conventional blankets used by users slip from chair or couch while sitting, walking, or relaxing or cannot be laid on the child in a stroller without interfering with the retaining straps of the stroller or being bunched up so that the legs are exposed and not properly covered. Furthermore, at times the blanket simply gathers on the chair instead of being properly spread on the users. Therefore, the convention blankets are not appropriate for the users using blankets for a long duration of time.

Unfortunately, the lack of innovation and effective investment in research and development to address the issues which had no solution to these problems. Accordingly, there exists a need for innovation in relation to this technology in the market.

Hence, the present disclosed invention focuses to provide for a blanket wrap for the users. The blanket can be wrapped around the legs of the users and can be adjusted as per their requirements without dragging of the blanket on the ground.

SUMMARY

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor it is intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

A blanket wrap to be used by users, where the blanket wrap comprises of a blanket and a plurality of closures. The blanket wrap optionally comprises at least one cinch strap for providing extra stability to the blanket in the blanket wrap. The blanket has a cut on one side and the side having the cut is the bottom end of the blanket whereas the side opposite to this is the top end of the blanket. Further, the plurality of closures on the bottom end of the blanket is used to create a pair of leg wrap for the user legs using to provide them comfort in a cold weather.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing summary, as well as the following Detailed Description of preferred embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purposes of illustration, there is shown in the drawings exemplary embodiments; however, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is an illustration of the unfolded blanket wrap, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an illustration of the blanket wrap folded, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an illustration of the blanket wrap to be used in a stroller, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is an illustration of the cinch strap tightened around the leg of the user, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4A is an illustration of the cinch strap tightened around the leg of the user and secured near the calf muscle of the user; in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4B is a close up illustration of how the cinch strap can be tightened around the leg of the user and secured near the calf muscle of the user using the blanket wrap; in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an illustration of the blanket wrapped around the user sitting in the stroller, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 6 is an illustration of the blanket wrapped high around the user sitting in a chair, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description and drawings are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding. However, in certain instances, well known or conventional details are not described in order to avoid obscuring the description. References to one or an embodiment in the present disclosure are not necessarily references to the same embodiment; and, such references mean at least one.

Reference in this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not for other embodiments.

Reference throughout this specification to “a select embodiment,” “one embodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosed subject matter. Thus, appearances of the phrases “a select embodiment,” “in one embodiment,” or “In one embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, a blanket wrap 100 to be used for users. The blanket wrap 100 comprises a blanket 102 and a plurality of closures 104 provided with the blanket.

In one embodiment, the blanket 102 is provided with a “V” cut 106 on one side of the blanket. The side of the blanket having the “V” cut 106 is the bottom end side 110 of the blanket 102 and the side opposite to this is the top end side 112 of the blanket 102.

In one embodiment, the blanket 102 is provided with a plurality of closures 104 preferably on the bottom end side 110 of the blanket 102. Further, the closures 104 are used to create the leg wrap for the users such as the blanket can be properly wrapped around the legs of the users. In one embodiment, the blanket can be used as a traditional blanket and cover the user and not wrap around the user.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the blanket is reinforced 108 at the split of the “V” cut 106 at the bottom end side 110 of the blanket. Further, the “V” cut at the bottom end side of the blanket is made long enough to easily cover the complete leg of the user. Further, the “V” cut length is approximately half of the blanket length.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the bottom end of the blanket is having the “V” cut 106 which divides the bottom end of the blanket into two flaps 114. The two flaps 114 at the bottom end of the blanket are a left flap and a right flap.

The disclosed invention is illustrated in an exemplary FIG. 3, wherein the Figure demonstrates the use of the blanket wrap by the user. The Figure illustrates that the end of the blanket which has the “V” cut 106 is kept towards the bottom side 110 and the side opposite to the bottom side is the top end side or top side 112. Further the two flaps of the bottom end 114 of the blanket are folded to wrap both the legs of the user by using plurality of closures 104.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the right flap and the left flap of the bottom end side 110 of the blanket are provided with a cinch strap 116 at the bottom of the flaps 114 of the blanket wrap 100. The cinch strap is provided at the bottom of both the flaps to keep the blanket secured around the ankle region of the legs and to avoid the dragging of excess blanket on the floor. In one embodiment, the cinch strap is adjustable to allow the user to adjust how tight the blanket is secured.

Referring to in FIG. 4A and 4B, the strap of the cinch strap 116 can be secured using a closure 118, preferably near the calf region of the leg of the user, so that the strap does not hang around and interferes with the normal activity of the leg. FIG. 4B, closely and clearly indicates how the cinch strap is tightened and is secured using a cinch strap.

Referring to FIG. 5, the left flap of the bottom end of the blanket is provided with a plurality of closures 104 to wrap the left flap around the left leg and the right flap around the right leg of the user. The user can properly wrap the blanket around the left and right leg and kept in position by using the closures provided on the left and right flap. Further, the closures are positioned at the various points in the left and right flap of the blanket wrap. The positions of the closures shall preferably be located at the hip region, the knee point and the ankle point.

In one embodiment, as indicated in FIG. 6, the top end of the blanket is provided with the detachable closure 120 so as to make the blanket stay when wrapped high around the body of the user.

In one embodiment, the closures include strap closures, hook and loop (e.g. Velcro®) closures, clip closures, magnetic snap closures, buttons, and snap closures or a cinch strap closures.

In one embodiment, the blanket wrap is available in three (3) sizes, for the use by different age groups. The sizes shall be small for the infants or children, medium for teens and young users and large for middle aged and elderly.

In one embodiment, a pocket can be optionally added on the front of the blanket wrap which are to be used by the teens or the adults. The pocket can be used for keeping quick items including cash, keys, wallets, medicines. These things can be accessed quickly when kept in pocket without the need of standing of the user.

In one embodiment, the blanket wrap can be made in various materials or light material depending upon the weather requirement of the users. Further, the blanket can be made of light or heavier or quilted material.

While the embodiments have been described in connection with the preferred embodiments of the various figures, it is to be understood that other similar embodiments may be used or modifications and additions may be made to the described embodiment for performing the same function without deviating therefrom. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should not be limited to any single embodiment, but rather should be construed in breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims. 

1. A blanket wrap used by a user, wherein the blanket wrap comprises: a blanket having a bottom end and a top end, wherein the blanket has a cut on the bottom end, wherein the cut divides the bottom end of the blanket into a left flap and a right flap, wherein the left flap is provided with a first plurality of closures that enables the user to wrap the left flap around a left leg of the user, and wherein the right flap is provided with a second plurality of closures to wrap the right flap around a right leg of the user.
 2. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 1 additionally comprising at least one cinch strap.
 3. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blanket wrap is reinforced at a split of the cut.
 4. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first plurality of closures detachable closures are selected from the list: strap closures, hook and loop closures, clip closures, magnetic snap closures, buttons, and snap closures.
 5. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 4, wherein the second plurality of closures detachable closures are selected from the list: strap closures, hook and loop closures, clip closures, magnetic snap closures, buttons, and snap closures or cinch strap closures.
 6. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 2, wherein the top end of the blanket is provided with a plurality of detachable closures.
 7. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 2, wherein the at least one cinch strap is provided with the left flap and the right flap of the blanket.
 8. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 2, wherein the at least one cinch strap is provided with the top side of the blanket wrap.
 9. The blanket as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blanket is fabricated using a material selected from the list: light material, heavy material, or quilted material.
 10. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blanket wrap is fabricated in small, medium, and large sizes.
 11. The blanket wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one pocket is placed on a front of the blanket wrap.
 12. The blanket wrap of claim 1, wherein the at least one cinch strap is adjustable.
 13. A blanket, wherein the blanket wrap comprises: a piece of fabric having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has an opening that divides the first end into a first flap and a second flap, a first plurality of closures attached to the first flap, a second plurality of closures attached to the second flap
 14. The blanket as claimed in claim 13, further comprising: at least one cinch strap attached to the piece of fabric.
 15. The blanket as claimed in claim 13, wherein the blanket comprises additional material at the opening to reinforced the blanket.
 16. The blanket as claimed in claim 13, wherein the first plurality of closures are detachable.
 17. The blanket as claimed in claim 16, wherein the second plurality of closures are detachable.
 18. The blanket as claimed in claim 14, further comprising: A third plurality of closures attached to the second end of the blanket.
 19. The blanket as claimed in claim 14, wherein the at least one cinch straps are attached to the first flap and the second flap of the blanket.
 20. The blanket as claimed in claim 13, further comprising: at least one pocket attached to the blanket, wherein the pocket does not interfere with the first or second plurality of closures. 